Perth Zoo

During the Christmas Break I took the opportunity to go to Perth Zoo. I was quite impressed with the facilities they have for the animals there and the whole complex looks very well maintained. The plantings are green and lush which add to the experience.

I did feel sad for the Sun Bears and wasn’t sure, in view of their abusive history, that their continued rehabilitation would benefit from being ‘gawped at’ by humans, but they have certainly come a long way from their horrendous start in life.

One of the bears, Jamran, was found in Cambodia with his paws bound to a stake in front of a restaurant, where he was used as an advertisement for bear paw soup, a delicacy that can reach up to $1500 a bowl. He was rescued in 2007 along with Bopha, who was originally captured by poachers at two months old and sold to a wealthy family as a pet.

Current entry price is $29 per person which seems quite expensive but you can spend the whole day and if you have a passion for animals and nature, then the whole experience is well worth the money.

Tree panda – Perth Zoo

Tree Panda – Perth Zoo

Rhino at Perth Zoo

Rhino at Perth Zoo

Baboon at Perth Zoo

Baboon at Perth Zoo

Baboon at Perth Zoo

Baboon at Perth Zoo

Parent plus three young Willy Wag Tails who look to have outgrown their nest! – Perth Zoo

Three young Willy Wag Tails who look to have outgrown their nest! – Perth Zoo

Painted Dog at Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo

Giraffe at Perth Zoo

Giraffe at Perth Zoo

Zebra at Perth Zoo

Meerkat at Perth Zoo

Meerkat at Perth Zoo

Willy wag tail hitching a ride on a giant tortoise at Perth Zoo

Giant Tortoise at Perth Zoo

in the Nocturnal House at Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo

Young monkey at Perth Zoo

Orangutan at Perth Zoo

Gentle giant – Orangutan at Perth Zoo – such a wistful and sad expression on his face – I could have watched him all day

Gentle giant – Orangutan at Perth Zoo – such a wistful and sad expression on his face – I could have watched him all day